This manuscript is the 17th of 21 volumes titled “Si Jin Kui.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Seng Seng Tang, who chose to fight and ultimately killed the hero, Tong Tiao.
Colophon:
9 – 11 – 2479
30 – 12 – 1928
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong, and features a combination with Hanzi.
- Initially, this manuscript was rented out to the Peranakan Chinese community.
- It is adapted from a Chinese folk legend.
- There is a red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”